Berlin’s buzzing food scene, its fine cultural offerings and its real estate boom all have the imprint of the city’s burgeoning Israeli community.
‘Re-Imagining Paradise’ — Making Plans To Rebuild A Town Destroyed By Wildfire
Residents of Paradise, Calif., are being given reassurances that their town — completely destroyed by last fall’s Camp Fire — will be rebuilt. But will the new town be too expensive for many?
Huawei Sues U.S. After Congress Bans Government Purchase Of Its Equipment
The Chinese telecom manufacturer argues Congress violated the U.S. Constitution when it singled out Huawei without a trial. The U.S. has warned that Huawei gear might spy on Americans for China.
Move To Pull Consumer Protection Rule Heightens Debate Over Payday Lending
One of Kathy Kraninger’s first moves as CFPB chief was to move to rescind a rule that would put restrictions on payday lending. Now she’ll face questions from the House Financial Services Committee.
Cory Booker Promises To Bring America Together. But How?
In a wide-ranging interview with NPR, the Democratic presidential candidate explains why he thinks consensus around generally progressive ideas and “courageous empathy” are viable goals in 2020.
‘Jeopardy!’ Host Alex Trebek Says He Has Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer has low survival rates, but Trebek stayed positive and joked about his three-year hosting obligation under his contract.
Trump Administration Seeks To Take Gray Wolf Off Endangered Species List
The acting secretary of the interior says the gray wolf’s recovery is a “great conservation success.” But conservation groups say that without protections, wolf numbers will plummet.
FDA Says It Found Asbestos In Makeup At Claire’s
The retailer, which markets products to young women, says its products are safe and says the test results “show significant errors.” Other independent testers also found asbestos in the products.
Facebook Promises More Private And Self-Destructing Messages
CEO Mark Zuckerberg is pledging users more enhanced privacy and other features when it comes to private messages. Skeptics say Facebook is solidifying power, in the guise of user service.
Arizona Sen. Martha McSally Says She Was Raped While In The Air Force
The Arizona Republican said she did not report the assault because “I didn’t trust the system at the time.” The revelation came during a hearing on sexual assault in the military.
Former Top Aide To Canada’s Trudeau Pushes Back Amid Brewing Political Scandal
The prime minister is facing accusations that he and his advisers tried to intervene inappropriately in a criminal prosecution of a powerful firm hailing from Trudeau’s home city of Montréal.
U.S. Journalist Released After Detainment By Venezuelan Authorities
Cody Weddle, who has been covering the political unrest of President Nicolás Maduro’s administration, will soon be deported to the U.S. after spending more than 12 hours in custody.
Bill Raising Federal Minimum Wage To $15 Heads To U.S. House Floor
It’s the Democrats’ latest attempt to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 from $7.25 by 2024. Amazon and several presidential candidates support the bill, though it faces high hurdles in the Senate.
Uber Not Criminally Liable In Death Of Woman Hit By Self-Driving Car, Prosecutor Says
The woman was walking a bicycle across the road when she was fatally struck by the SUV. The car had a human operator behind the wheel but was in computer control mode at the time of the crash.
DNC Bars Fox News From Hosting 2020 Primary Debates
Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez cites a report in the New Yorker about close ties between the Trump administration and the conservative cable news network.
Second Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Census Citizenship Question Plans
A second federal judge has issued a court ruling against the administration’s plans to ask whether every person living in the country is a U.S. citizen in the 2020 census.
Paul Manafort Sentencing: What You Need To Know
On Thursday, a federal judge will tell the president’s former campaign chairman how much time in prison he must serve and how much money he must pay for bank and tax fraud.
Oil Spill In Solomon Islands Threatens World Heritage Site
A ship ran aground more than a month ago, and a gash on its side is leaking oil. There’s growing outrage that the companies responsible are not taking action to stop the environmental destruction.
R. Kelly Taken Into Custody Over Unpaid Child Support
The 52-year-old singer was detained in Cook County, Ill., after a court hearing over unpaid child support. Earlier court documents showed he owes more than $160,000 in back child support payments.
Crypto Mystery: Quadriga’s Wallets Are Empty, Putting Fate Of $137 Million In Doubt
Six digital wallets used by the Quadriga cryptocurrency exchange were expected to hold millions. But they were emptied out last April, “bringing the balances down to nil.”
Former Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn Released From Japanese Jail
A Tokyo court granted the ex-Chairman and CEO of Nissan bail after nearly four months in jail following his November arrest on charges of corruption.
U.N. Rights Chief Warns Of Threats From Inequality
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet cautioned that the growing global disparity in wealth, and access to resources and justice, poses risks.
Despite Trump’s Promises, The Trade Deficit Is Only Getting Wider
President Trump has pushed tariffs to cut the trade gap. But the United States bought more from other countries than it sold to them last year, pushing the deficit to a level not seen since 2008.
Ash Wednesday Brings A ‘Welcome Honesty’ To Discussions About Mortality
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. It’s historically a time of repentance. But more and more, churches are also using it to reflect on mortality itself.
‘We’re Leaving Out Of Necessity’: Venezuelans Top List Of Asylum-Seekers In Spain
Spain has recorded more than 255,000 Venezuelans living in the country, with estimates even higher, as families flee the South American country in deep crisis.
White Supremacist Propaganda At ‘Record-Setting’ Levels, ADL Report Finds
Hate groups are increasingly relying on flyers to spread their message without publicly revealing the identity of their members.
One Reason Rural Students Don’t Go To College: Colleges Don’t Go To Them
“People tend to overlook the rural areas,” says David Hochstetler, a high school senior in rural Michigan. “I think it’s kind of disappointing because some able students could get looked over.”
China’s Close Government-Business Ties Are A Key Challenge In U.S. Trade Talks
China’s government plays a large, powerful role in how its businesses operate — giving them preferential treatment over their rivals. That’s a big sticking point in U.S.-China trade talks.
The Big Unanswered Questions After Michael Cohen’s Capitol Hill Marathon
President Trump’s former personal attorney has spent many hours meeting with members of Congress, but big gaps remain in the public understanding of what took place in 2016 and since.
U.S. Cities Skeptical Of FDA Warnings Against Medicine Imports From Canadian Firm
Critics question claims by federal officials that CanaRX jeopardizes patient safety. Many U.S. companies, cities, counties and school districts rely on the firm to help employees get cheaper medicine.
Woman Who Left U.S. To Join ISIS Denied Request To Expedite Her Case To Return
A judge ruled there isn’t sufficient evidence proving Hoda Muthana and her toddler face imminent harm in Syria. It’s a setback for the ISIS bride who hoped to fight her citizenship claim from the U.S.
FDA Approves Esketamine Nasal Spray For Hard-To-Treat Depression
Three decades after Prozac arrived, consumers are getting a new kind of antidepressant. The medicine is based on the anesthetic ketamine, which has been used illicitly as a party drug.
North Korea Seen Reassembling Rocket Test Site
Just days after the U.S.-North Korea summit ended in stalemate, satellite images show workers have been active at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station, a partially disassembled missile test facility.
Air India Crews Directed To ‘Hail The Motherland’ After Every Announcement
The order instructs cabin staff to exclaim the slogan “after a slight pause and with much fervour.” It has drawn ridicule on social media where users are attacking the company’s flaws.
Bernie Sanders Signs Democratic Party Loyalty Pledge For 2020 Run
The Vermont senator, who serves as an independent and is running for president as a Democrat, is obliging with a new requirement from the Democratic National Committee.
Alzheimer’s Screenings Often Left Out Of Seniors’ Wellness Exams
A brief cognitive test can detect signs of Alzheimer’s in older patients. Only half of primary care doctors routinely give one, despite coverage by Medicare as part of annual wellness visits.